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Among five friends A, B, C, D and E, who is the tallest? Statement I: A is taller than B and C. Statement II: D is taller than A, and E is shorter than C.

Competition practiceData Sufficiency
  • AEither statement alone is sufficient
  • BStatement II alone is sufficient but Statement I alone is not
  • CBoth statements together are needed (neither alone is sufficient)
  • DStatement I alone is sufficient but Statement II alone is not

Step-by-Step Solution

I alone leaves D and E unranked; II alone does not rank B and C against A. Together: D > A > B, C and E < C, so D is tallest.
Answer: C) Both statements together are needed (neither alone is sufficient)

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